وكالة الانباء الاردنية
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The Director General of the Department of Antiquities, Dr. Fouzi Abu Dhenna, inaugurated the activities of the Umm Al-Jimal Tourist and Cultural Festival, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in conjunction with World Tourism Day. The festival aims to promote cultural tourism, which includes visiting museums and archaeological sites and learning about the history and cultures of peoples. It is part of efforts to protect archaeological sites and include them on UNESCO's World Heritage List, which currently records 15,000 sites, including seven on the World Heritage List, among them Umm Al-Jimal. The event seeks to document the historical stories of the site, strengthen a sense of belonging, and achieve sustainable development through tourism, featuring heritage activities, traditional craft exhibitions, and artistic performances. The goal is to connect the rich past with the present and create economic and developmental opportunities for the local community.
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